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SE03 BYA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 31,560 miles on the clock, averaging 2,714 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SE03 BYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
2,714

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading31,560 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE03 BYA 26k27k29k30k32k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,560 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
PASS
Mileage31,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage26,135 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SE03 BYA

What car is SE03 BYA?

SE03 BYA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SE03 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for SE03 BYA was 31,560 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE03 BYA passed its MOT?

SE03 BYA has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2008.

Is SE03 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE03 BYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SE03 BYA?

SE03 BYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.